After 10 years of dishing up farm-fresh, American cuisine, Abbott's Grill announced it will close its Milford location on Jan. 12.

Co-owner Kevin Reading said the closure will allow him to focus more on his other businesses, including Abbott's Laurel location, Brick Works in Smyrna and the upcoming Brick Works in Long Neck. Reading said he is shooting for a March opening with that location.

"Nine years ago we were everything to everybody," he said of Abbott's in Milford. "We’d draw people from 20, 30 miles out."

But as more businesses like Grotto Pizza and Arena's moved in, their customer base splintered.

"Over time everyone nibbles away at you," Reading said.

Lovers of Abbott's Grill can still enjoy the restaurant's innovative, season-changing, farm-to-table food at its Laurel location, where gift cards are redeemable. Loyalty points from the Milford location, however, cannot be used elsewhere and should be redeemed before Jan. 12.

Reading takes pride in his non-fast-food approach, from making veal stock to hand-cutting steaks.

"Our concept is made from scratch from plate to glass." he said. "It's kind of fun to see people who start working for us, and they realize how detailed we are in our food preparation."

A farewell party will be held on the last day of business, with Bryan Scar on stage from 7 to 10 p.m. and blowout food specials.

"I don't want this to be sad," Reading said. "I want this to be a celebration of life."